Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Children's Hospital Colorado

Children's Hospital Colorado has developed this page to provide EMS professionals with information, education and resources that will help them in providing pre-hospital patient care.

Children's Hospital Colorado Annual EMS Conference

Our annual non-profit 2-day pediatric EMS Conference is the largest in the region, and sells out quickly. The conference is held every January. Visit our Children's Colorado EMS Education Facebook page for schedule and link to registration.

Emergency and Trauma Outreach Symposiums (ETOS)

We went to the four quadrants of Colorado and provided top-notch education to EMS providers, physicians and nurses. These symposiums include lectures by our experts, plus hands-on skills training with our simulation manikins and optional Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification. Possible locations for future symposiums include: Gunnison/Montrose, Steamboat Springs and Montana. Please check this webpage for ETOS updates.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification or Recertification

At specific EMS Outreach and Education events, such as ETOS and our annual conference, we offer PALS certification through the HeartCode® PALS course.

EMSAC Update

Children's Hospital Colorado recognizes the remarkable contributions of EMS in saving children's lives. We are a proud Diamond level sustaining member of the Emergency Medical Services Association of Colorado. Our hospital sponsors an annual pediatric-specific EMSAC award. See www.emsac.org for more information. Congratulations to Summit County Ambulance Service, recipients of the 2012 Children's Hospital Colorado Award for their commitment to pediatric emergency care!

EMS Preferred Provider Program

The mission of the EMS Preferred Provider program is to elevate prehospital and out-of-hospital care and transport of pediatric patients. This designation is offered at no charge to any EMS agency/organization that meets the requirements of the program, per their request. The program represents a true partnership between Children's Hospital Colorado and interested EMS agency/organizations. For more information, see the following links:

Additional Resources and Information

Since 1908 we’ve been caring for kids at all ages and stages of life. We see more, treat more and heal more children than any hospital in our seven-state region. And since we’re pioneering treatments that are shaping the future of pediatrics, we’re providing the best possible care years before it becomes available at other hospitals.